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More Than Friends

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They were best friends… Unfortunately.

When her sleazy ex cheated on her, Alice turned to her best friend Zack for support. Her head tells her never to love again, but in the arms of Zack, her heart has other ideas. And so does Zack. How can he tell her how much he wants her, when one night of passion could destroy the friendship of a lifetime?

15 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 28, 2013

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Susan Child

4 books184 followers
When Susan was in high school, she never really liked to read, but when she was a child she did. Go figure. It wasn’t until after she graduated that she caught the reading bug. Susan had to go to a book store to sell off her text books and a particular book caught her eye. This book stood out from the other second-hand books because it had a pink cover. It was only a couple of dollars, so she thought, “Why not?” But she couldn't quite bring herself to read her bargain book. It had a pink cover!

Then, after it tormented her for three weeks, she finally picked it up and... could not put it down. Susan finished it in two days!

After Google-ing the author and found that she’d written a heap of books for Harlequin Mills & Boon as well as Single Titles. So of course Susan had to buy all her other books! And when she realised that there were other Mills & Boon authors out there, She just had to search out their books, too. And she loved them!

Susan got a ton of inspiration from those books. But the most important thing she realized was that she wanted to write those books, too. She wanted to be a Paranormal author! Because let's face it, who doesn't like things that go bump in the night?

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Profile Image for bookramblings1..
459 reviews9 followers
April 23, 2015
A fabulous, Steamy short story.

A tale of best friends to lovers.
Come and join Alice and Zack, on their short journey of lust an passion.
It may be short but it definitely was worth the read.
Add to your tbr list ;) xx

Profile Image for Fiona Marsden.
Author 34 books133 followers
June 20, 2013
This is a short story so not a lot of character development. Zack and Alice are old friends and it seems Alice has some history that makes her mistrust men. Zack has been trying to overcome it for years and this is the moment when he's decided to try all or nothing.

It's quite a hot read with some robust language but the characters are sweet and the friends to lovers romance believable if a little rushed due to the format.

Quite a nice little quicky in more ways than one. This is a new Australian author so I will be interested to see how she develops.
Profile Image for Juanita Kees.
Author 21 books110 followers
March 29, 2013
A lovely read with a good, solid message. Lovers are friends first and always. Ms Child shows promise as a new voice in romance. I'm looking forward to what she comes up with next.
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Author 10 books77 followers
April 25, 2013
First, I want to say HOT cover! This was a quick, cute read. It was too quick to form any attachment to the characters but I still enjoyed it. I would give it 3.5 stars.
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9,605 reviews26 followers
April 3, 2015
Short love story

This was a short love story of two best friends that became more then friends. Enjoy this story was cute.
Profile Image for Karen Shortridge.
1,455 reviews17 followers
July 15, 2015
this is a short read and very easy to get into, best friends who are in love with each other but one scared to ruin the friendship, great how it all happens and would love to read more
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139 reviews17 followers
May 12, 2015
Quick little read this one!!

They were best friends… Unfortunately.

Zack sounds like an awesome guy....in touch with who he is, becomes across as a strong character, happy in his skin.....in love with his best friend....ya know the normal stuff.

Alice his best mate. Bright, character is well developed, and sounds perfect for Zack.

Its a good little read this one. Very sweet, and could be an everyday senario. Susan child, one to follow in the romance genre!
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108 reviews10 followers
April 22, 2015
More Than Friends by Susan Childs is quick read, but I loved it. I loved that this was from Zack's point of view. Not many books are from the man's point of view and I appreciated that this one was. It showed how much Zack wanted Alice and that he was willing to fight for her. I would love it if there was more written about Zack and Alice. I will be looked for more Susan Childs' books.
Profile Image for Sharon  Sawtell.
38 reviews29 followers
June 29, 2013
Wow a really great quick read.
Susan you did a fantastic job on best friends that turn into lovers. Bit sad that its finished would have loved more.
Can't wait to rad your next book

Why cant the author read my review?
Profile Image for Mazzy.
40 reviews
December 30, 2015
Short, hot and sweet!!

I absolutely adore best friends to lovers stories as they have history and its not insta love (absolutely nothing wrong with insta live BTW).

Huge fan of Susan's work and cannot WAIT to see what's next!!
Profile Image for Helen.
2,452 reviews11 followers
April 14, 2013
I enjoyed this story when Alice and Zack let their passions out things get really hot on a massage table. A good short story.
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32 reviews
July 1, 2013
Lovely quickie read and the good thing is you don't have to wait ages to find out what happens.

Will be keeping an eye out on new releases from Susan Child.
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264 reviews5 followers
April 22, 2015
I would have loved to have had more to it but it was a great read. It was very sexy and I love how it played out. Can't wait for more like this from Susan!!
Profile Image for Janneke Wolbers.
448 reviews1 follower
December 25, 2016
I never really put a bad review online... But this for me was a little too fast of a read for my taste.
I prefer my stories with a bit more to detail.
With that sad it wasnt a bad story
508 reviews8 followers
September 18, 2018
Best Friends to Lovers Short Story

This was a great quick read. Zack is in love with his best friend. Has been for years. He's about to do something about it. Alice has loved Zack for years, but after being cheated on and seeing the after-effects of her father cheating on her mother, she's afraid to love and doesn't want to lose Zack's friendship. This short is the steamy tale of them taking that chance at love.
August 3, 2017
I loved the way this started! It caught my attention on the first page. Such a great and steamy short read. I wanted more of it. I loved that they were friends and he was her rock in the end. The chemistry between the characters was lustworthy.
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4,069 reviews2 followers
December 18, 2017
This book was written well but rushed just as I was getting into the storyline and the characters it rushed into something else I feel the book needed more to develop into something great.
March 10, 2017
Firstly thank you to Susan for giving me the opportunity to read this story. I was hooked from the moment I opened and I was a little upset when it finished. I know that it was only a short read but when I got to the end I was hoping that when I flipped over to the next page that there was going to be some hidden pages to continue reading. I thoroughly enjoyed Zack and Alice's journey from friends to lovers, and am looking forward to reading more than words to see how their story continues.
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208 reviews1 follower
December 27, 2015
Best friends Alice and Zack love from afar but Alice can't commit for fear he won't be satisfied with just her. Zack’s past with women scares her despite his reassurances that she’s the only one he wants. They must get past her pain to be together.

MORE THAN FRIENDS is a interesting tale with well-drawn characters and a good backstory, well-told from both the main characters points of view. The reader gets a great feeling for the present time with the characters. The plot is simple, fitting the length of the story well.

Unfortunately there is a lot of story that goes untold due to the length of the book. The rich past that Zack and Alice obviously have goes untold and I would have loved to hear more about them before the story started, both together and separate.
MORE THAN FRIENDS is an easy to read story that only took me an hour to read and would be a good read if you have only a short time. However, the story is more of an introduction to a longer tale than a standalone book and leaves me wanting more.
Profile Image for Indie Editor Nancy.
1,211 reviews6 followers
May 17, 2015
I very much enjoyed this short erotic story of two very close friends who try to find their way to being much more than friends. Alice had poor role models with her parents and had a relationship breakup that Zack successfully helped her recover from. Zack is determined to show Alice how to love and to not be afraid of her feelings.

Excellent writing, interesting and believable story of friends helping friends to overcome fears and hurt.

The book was gifted by the Author for an honest review.
Profile Image for Victoria B.
561 reviews7 followers
December 10, 2016
A very short read. This three scene book is more like a prologue to what could be a great read. The plot, friends to lovers, can easily lead to a whole lot of different directions if the author where to continue the story. Even though it was a short 15 minute read I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars because it was well written with just enough information for the story to make since. The chemistry between the 2 main characters is believable, while the hot & steamy scenes will make you fan yourself.
2,617 reviews23 followers
December 14, 2016
wow wholly hot short story! hot hot steamy. its about friends who decide to take it to the next level of friendship! thanks for giving me a chance to read this book!
Profile Image for Kelly Willcoxbrackeen.
340 reviews10 followers
November 13, 2013
Cute but way too short. I don't mind a good short story but I need them to feel complete. This story was so short it didn't give you time to get invested in the characters. It is definitely not one you will remember two days after reading it. If you want a book that you can read completely within an hour or two, this is the book for you though. It isn't bad though, don't misinterpret me...

Definitely not worth more that a dollar...
Profile Image for Caroline F.
2,210 reviews42 followers
September 27, 2015
3.5 stars

Zack has been in love with his best friend, Alice, for years, and has finally plucked up the courage to tell her.

Alice has also loved Zack for years, but she’s terrified to take it to the next level due to her parents’ history, and she can’t bear the thought of her life without Zack in it.

A little deception by Zack forces Alice’s hand, and finally tempts her to take a leap of faith.

This short story was simple, sweet, and sexy.
Profile Image for Sabrina.
19 reviews
November 25, 2015
Short and sweet

What an amazing read by author Susan Child. Although the story was short, it was so hot I thought my kindle would burst to flames. Zack and Alice are best friends, but secretly in love with each other. Soon, they find themselves unable to resist each other. Will Alice let her guard down and follow her heart? Or will she let her fears of her mother's heartbreak keep her from finding her happiness?
April 2, 2015
Brilliant short read

Zack and Alice have been best friends for years. Now Zack wants to take their relationship into the next phase.
Will he lose the girl he's always loved or will he keep her??
Great short read for filling the gap on a train ride.
Extremely hot and sexy
Well done Susan
Profile Image for Karry.
1,412 reviews22 followers
April 8, 2015
Super hot and sexy short

This wasn't a full story, but that was okay. It gives you just enough to know what's happening and why. Smoking chemistry between the main characters. Even as a short, it ends with a feeling of a HEA. I hope for a full story with these two. This was just enough to make me want to know the full history.
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Author 18 books23 followers
October 1, 2015
This is a cute short story about friends turing into lovers. Zack has been in love with Alice since high school. Alice saw what her father's cheating did to her mom so she has stayed away from relationships. Finally Zack gets the nerve to let her know how he feels. Will she admit to her feelings for him or will things go down in flames.
Profile Image for Chianti Summers.
Author 11 books42 followers
November 24, 2015
Gifted a copy for an honest review. Very fast and short read. Zack always wanted Alice. Alice always trusted Zack. This is a hot read about friends to lovers. Sometimes your best friend is "the one" for you. If you want a really fast and hot read, I mean let's get down to business read then you need to pick this up.
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